Crime Rate in Seamer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seamer

The total recorded crimes in Seamer, Scarborough, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seamer crime rate of 9.68 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Seamer, encompassing approximately 1,858 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Seamer Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • with total crimes: 6
  • with total crimes: 5
  • with total crimes: 2

How safe is Seamer?

To understand the safety of Seamer, we need to analyze Seamer crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Scarborough:

    • In 2024, Seamer demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Scarborough average, with 240 crimes compared to 680.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Seamer recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Seamer had fewer crimes than the Scarborough average, with 271 crimes compared to 771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Seamer recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Scarborough, Seamer has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Seamer Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Seamer has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 9.68 ranking 15th out of 16 in the Scarborough, UK

In 2024, the total Seamer crimes were 240. The crime rate of Seamer in 2024 was 129.11 (year) or 10.76 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Scarborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Seamer were around 271 crimes with yearly crime rate of 145.79 (year) or 12.15 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Scarborough.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Scarborough)CrimesRank (Scarborough)CrimesRank (Scarborough)
Castle369 13,410 13,969 1
Falsgrave & Stepney82 41,039 21,277 2
Northstead98 2946 3957 5
Eastfield75 6913 41,007 3
Weaponness & Ramshill97 3652 7999 4
Woodlands70 7728 5912 6
Whitby West79 5717 6678 7
Whitby Streonshalh51 8570 8574 8
Filey32 9518 9478 9
Newby31 10316 11393 10
Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Scarborough)23 13349 10326 11
Danby & Mulgrave25 11238 15293 12
Cayton23 12257 12275 14
Scalby & the Coast13 16249 13284 13
Derwent Valley & Moor19 14225 16228 16
Esk Valley & Coast12 17198 17182 17

Seamer Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

In December 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248
July 20249
June 202414
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20246
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Seamer in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Seamer postcode area is presented below.

1. (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
3. (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Burtondale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Woldview Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Mustang Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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